JUNE 24, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Minor League Baseball Matchup. Impact: The minor leagues have always been a breeding ground for future baseball stars. If not for this game, that kid who would eventually strike out in the World Series might have never had his moment of glory. Thanks for nothing, minor league.. Fact: Did you know that minor league games are often attended by more mascots than fans? Just a thought for those who feel like they’re missing out..
• Headline: Tragic Shelling in Almeria, 1937. Impact: The three Americans killed in Almeria sparked a newfound urgency in the US to intervene in foreign conflicts. This, of course, was the beginning of a long and complicated relationship with international politics, leading to every politician's favorite pastime: military intervention.. Fact: Fun fact: the Reich ships were not known for their excellent customer service..
• Headline: Belgian Veterans Clash with Police in Protest. Impact: This riot led to a series of protests that would forever alter the relationship between veterans and the government. Who knew that shouting and throwing things could be the catalyst for change? But alas, it was just another Tuesday in the world of political activism.. Fact: Veterans protesting for amnesty is like cats protesting for more catnip—nobody really listens, but they sure make a scene..
• Headline: MEDIATORS FAIL IN PEACE MOVES; 'Our Position Unchanged,' Says Republic's President at Close of Conference PLAN NEW EFFORT TODAY Cleveland Union Threatens to Call Out 35,000 Auto Men to Aid SWOC Steel Heads' Stand "Unchanged" MEDIATORS FAIL IN PEACE MOVES Will Confer With Inland Head Joint Session Not Agreed On. Impact: The failure of peace moves here set a precedent for future negotiations, proving that sometimes people just like to talk in circles. Who knew that 'unchanged' could become the motto of the century?. Fact: Did you know? 'Unchanged' is actually a popular brand of cologne in political circles. It’s a real crowd-pleaser!.
• Headline: Chesapeake Corp. Issue Converted. Impact: Chesapeake Corp's conversion might have opened the floodgates for corporate transformations, leading to a world where companies change shape more often than the plot of a soap opera.. Fact: Corporate conversions are like that one friend who can never stick to one hairstyle. Just pick a look already!.
• Headline: NEW ACCOUNTING FOR WATER-WORKS; Public Service Commission of State Prescribes a System Effective on Jan. 1 DEPRECIATION UNSPECIFIED Original Cost Will Be Separate--Amortization Charges to Require Approval Original Cost Separate Basis of Allocation. Impact: New accounting practices for water-works could be the start of a trend towards transparency in public utilities. Or it might just confuse everyone further—who knew accounting could be this exciting?. Fact: Water accounting: the only place where it’s possible to drown in numbers without ever getting wet!.
• Headline: Germany Puts 5-Day Ban On Flying Over Vast Area. Impact: The flying ban in Germany marked the beginning of a long history of regulations that would eventually lead to the modern-day TSA, where every shoe and belt buckle is treated like a potential weapon.. Fact: Flying over Germany has since become an Olympic sport—just kidding, but wouldn’t that be a sight? ‘And the gold medal goes to… the one who made it over without a diversion!’.
• Headline: HITLER INCREASES FLEETS OFF SPAIN; Another Battleship Speeded to Protect German Craft From 'Bolshevist Firebrands'. Impact: Hitler's decision to increase naval fleets off Spain hinted at the brewing tensions that would escalate into full-blown conflict. If only he had invested in a good GPS instead of battleships.. Fact: Fun fact: Hitler's naval strategy was like a bad sequel—more ships, less originality, and no one wanted to see it..
• Headline: WARRANTS ISSUED IN HALTING MAILS; Six Pickets in Warren and Youngstown Are Named on Orders From Washington CUMMINGS DEFINES STAND Says 'Whole Federal Power' Will Be Massed to Prevent Interference With Delivery Cummings States Position WARRANTS ISSUED IN HALTING MAILS. Impact: The issuance of warrants to halt mail deliveries showed the federal government's determination to control the chaos. This would foreshadow a future where government intervention in daily life becomes the norm, much to everyone's chagrin.. Fact: Warrants in the postal service? Sounds like a plot twist from a low-budget thriller. ‘Coming soon to a mailbox near you!’.